Be a Maker STEM Kit 4.0 Projects List and Manual
Solar water geyser
It’s an exciting hands-on activity to learn about renewable and solar energy, the kids will learn how they can use sunlight to make an environment-friendly water geyser with no energy consumption.
Topics learned
- What is renewable energy
- Solar energy and its uses
- Integration of solar energy into daily life.
Skills
- Design and making
- Hands-on skills
- Team building
Manual link: Solar Water Heater A best Science Project for grade 4 to 8 (paksc.org)
Solar bug
The solar bug is an exciting fun learning activity to construct a moving insect that powers up using solar energy.
Topics learn
- Solar energy
- Motion and its types
- Basic circuit
Skills
- Design and construction
- Troubleshooting
- Communication and presentation
Manual Link: How To Make Solar Bug (paksc.org)
Elastic coaster
An action-based hands-on project to learn about elastic potential energy, how can it be used in performing tasks, and how energy is converted from one form into another.
Topics learned
- Elastic potential energy
- Conversion of energy
- Motion and its types
Skills
- Hands-on skills
- Construction of elastic coaster
- Teamwork and cooperation
Manual Link: Build an Amazing Hands-on Project Elastic Coaster – Physics experiments projects (paksc.org)
Microscope
In doing the project of making a personalized microscope, children will learn about basic optical instruments, their importance, and their applications in everyday life.
Topics learned
- Light and its properties
- Optical instruments
- Principles of optics and light
Skills
- Design and making
- Hands-on expertise
- Team building and presentation
Manual Link: How To Build Creative DIY Microscope Best Science Project (paksc.org)
Insect Pooter
Observing the morphology and movements of bugs is an interesting activity that helps kids to explore nature and its wonderful creations.
Topics learned
- Morphology of common bugs
- Bug catching techniques
- Biological observation
Skills
- Making of insect pooter
- Skill development
- Teamwork
Manual link: Make an Insect Pooter – Biology (paksc.org)
Room heater
Room/Air heater is a must to do winter project to keep your room warm enough with minimum energy and low-cost equipment, young makers will learn the making of the heater with their parents.
Topics learned
- Energy conversion
- Laws of energy
- Real-life concepts applications.
Skills
- Making of Air heater
- Experiential learning
- Cooperation and coordination
Manual link: How To Make Room Air Heater – DIY Science Projects (paksc.org)
